{"product_id":"thyme-winter","title":"Winter Thyme Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter Thyme forms a low, woody-based mound of small aromatic leaves, ready to season roasted vegetables, beans, soups and slow-cooked meals. Often called German thyme, it brings the familiar warm, earthy flavor of a Mediterranean kitchen herb to borders and pots. The little flowers draw visiting pollinators, while the foliage can be gathered fresh or dried for later. Give this perennial plenty of sun and freely draining soil; established plants prefer a drier footing to wet roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA small perennial with lasting flavor for the pantry.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thymus vulgaris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity or display:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 95 days to an initial light harvest; perennial plants strengthen with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low, woody-based mounds with small aromatic leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 in between plants; rows 18 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the variety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThymus vulgaris is a Mediterranean culinary herb in the mint family. Winter or German thyme is grown for compact, aromatic foliage and persistence through cool seasons where soil drains well. The common names overlap in the seed trade; it is a culinary thyme, not a creeping lawn substitute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarting seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 8-10 weeks early. Press seed onto moist mix; barely cover. Sprouts in 20-30 days near 70 F. Harden off; space 8 in., rows 18 in. Drain well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare through the season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide full sun and lean to moderately fertile, sharply drained soil. Water young transplants regularly until established, then allow the surface to dry between waterings. Trim lightly after flowering; avoid cutting deeply into bare old wood. Winter survival depends on drainage as well as temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnip young stems, leaving leafy growth to recover. Dry small bundles in an airy, shaded place. For seed, let some flowers dry and collect before seeds shed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave flowers on selected healthy plants and allow the small seed-bearing heads to dry. Collect before the seed falls, finish drying indoors, and gently rub out and clean the seed. Separate flowering thyme selections when maintaining a particular seed line; cuttings preserve an individual plant more faithfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWet, poorly drained soil is the main threat to winter survival. Avoid heavy mulch against the crown and crowded, stagnant foliage. Young plants may be lost to damping-off if seed-starting mix remains saturated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen can I start harvesting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 95 days to an initial light harvest; perennial plants strengthen with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I grow it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide full sun and lean to moderately fertile, sharply drained soil. Water young transplants regularly until established, then allow the surface to dry between waterings. Trim lightly after flowering; avoid cutting deeply into bare old wood. Winter survival depends on drainage as well as temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I save seed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave flowers on selected healthy plants and allow the small seed-bearing heads to dry. Collect before the seed falls, finish drying indoors, and gently rub out and clean the seed. Separate flowering thyme selections when maintaining a particular seed line; cuttings preserve an individual plant more faithfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52508652962094,"sku":"HB119","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.allianceofnativeseedkeepers.com\/products\/thyme-winter","provider":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}